N418DS - 1999 Smith Richard D FW2TR (xls) Aircraft Registration

1999 SMITH RICHARD D FW2TR (XLS)

Aircraft Description

N418DS is a 1999 Smith Richard D FW2TR (XLS), a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crooks James R in Carpinteria, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on April 29, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2027. Powered by a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine, N418DS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4F234 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N418DS was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Smith Richard D is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 2 Smith Richard D aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the FW2TR (XLS) model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N418DS. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1999
Manufacturer
SMITH RICHARD D
Model
FW2TR (XLS)
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 28, 1999
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 29, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
CROOKS JAMES R
Address
7110 GOBERNADOR CANYON RD
City
CARPINTERIA
State / Zip Code
California93013-3127
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER
Engine Model
ROTAX (ALL)
Mode S Code (Oct)
51171064
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4F234

Additional Details

Registration
N418DS
Serial Number
DS4
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00183707

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC